Flies and Lies: Life Through Fly-Fishing as Told from the Columns of a Guide and Storyteller

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After spending twenty-three years in the high-pressure world of real estate sales, Don Oliver was a prime candidate for a midlife crisis. However, instead of buying a fancy motorcycle and getting a trophy girlfriend, Oliver chose to take the high road and pursue a new career. Since he'd spent a great deal of his life fly-fishing and hiring guides to help him, Oliver suddenly knew what he wanted to do: move his family from Dallas, Texas, to the mountains of Colorado and become a fly-fishing guide. And that's exactly what he did. Compiled from Oliver's fly-fishing columns, Flies and Lies reveals Oliver's entertaining and educational escapades as a fly-fishing guide. From the beautiful rivers of Colorado to the remote areas of Argentina, Oliver shares the basics of fly-fishing, tips, tricks, and the absolute beauty of having a full-time job in the great outdoors. Witty and wise, Flies and Lies takes you on one man's unforgettable journey from the corporate rat race to a challenging new career-and a new outlook on life.